Chef De Partie

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our expanding kitchen team.  

You will support the kitchen team in ensuring all food is correctly prepared and presented to customers to the correct standards and quality. Delivering excellent customer service will be second nature to you and you will pride yourself on creating and maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

The Role:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes that are interesting, well prepared and presented to delight the customer
• Working and supporting the Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus
• Ensuring you and the team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Undertaking preparation of café food (brunches and light lunches) with the Kitchen Assistant.
• Taking deliveries of stock, signing off and completing all relevant paperwork in order to remain compliant.
• Stock taking and stock rotation.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience of working as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Working towards a Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent would be desired
• Creativity and passionate for food design, preparation, nutrition, and presentation.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative without ongoing direct supervision.

Working Hours:

• This is a full-time opportunity where the CDP will work 37.5 hours per week; 5 over 7 days (including up to two evening shifts per week and some weekends).

The Benefits:

• Medicash health plan
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 for each year served)
• Gift of Time – 3 additional days leave for charity or voluntary work per year
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!